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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487.62, 731.80 and 333.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487.62, 731.80 and 333.70 is: 500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487.62 : 731.80 = 333.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487.62/731.80 = 333.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487.62x = 731.80 × 333.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487.62x = 244,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,201.66/487.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.80

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